Alan,
Can an interactive blog type scenario be created on TC that allows interested attendees to RSVP in an effort to establish a head count? I know nothing about blogs or I'd volunteer to set it up.

I agree with Chuck, what starts out to be a casual relaxing get together can become a labor monster really quick. Activities I'd like to see are: visitin and sippin, show n shine of the cars, visitin, eatin, and more sippin and visitin.

I think you've hit the perfect combo, Les! I'm in regardless, but I think keeping it fairly simple will keep it a lot more fun....

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My point using the open field and jug of hooch analogy - the more building out, the more liability and coordination, and soon it becomes an organized event, without the organization!

K.I.S.S. is the rule. If it wasnt TN in June ( potentially HOT!), I'd say an industrial parking lot open for the weekend, prefreably with a few porta-johns already on site is all we need for the actual gathering. ( although somewhow I am picturing an open grassy field with good drainage and an already built BBQ pit! )

Many clubs, ours included, set organized events up at a single hotel and use their lots for the event. BUT that gets into rates, room blocks AND CONTRACTs! Its a good model as all the folks are together, but its not do-able in an outlaw format.

Some coordination on essentials, rally point, some food /water, potty area, adequate sleeping quarters, are all that is required.( Army field exersize stuff) And someone may/will end up taking some financial risk - outlaw or not.

Leo, indeed which is why I always have to choose between the MCC show and the ACES show.

I understand the points you guys raise and just trying to jawbone it to get all the feelings and emotions out there before anything develops concretely. As to the date, I am personally flexible.

I manage a large group of disparate people and usually have to build consensus to get anything done. I do that by breaking things down to common denominators and common obstacles. If the graying of our group is part of the problem, then having it during the school year should not be a problem. I've heard heat commonly mentioned as a reason not to attend as well as conflicts with other events. What about if this was like a kick off event for car show season and it was in April? Everyone who has been working on their cars over the winter could get their first showing and informal critique of their peers?

As to blog, I will see what I can do. I'm really thankful to hear that there is a chorus, even if a small one, that is interested.

SSuper Dave emailed me about giving it a name. I agree other than calling it an Outlaw event which seemed to fit at the time. He proposed and I endorse (simply) Chevelle Reunion (CR for short).

You're never going to get everyone to agree on the dates. You're just not. I mean absolutely no disrespect to Leo, but if having another car show two weeks later is a barrier for him, he's just not that interested in coming.

My opinion is that sticking as closely as possible to the traditional early June dates makes the most sense.

My recollection is that Chevellabration has always begun on either the 1st or 2nd Thursday in June, which in 2013 would be June 6 or June 13. Alan, since you're kind of driving this bus, I think you (maybe with Chuck's blessing )should just pick one of those two dates and call it. Those who can make it, great, those who can't, we apologize, but the sooner you call the date the better I think the chances are of successfully pulling this off.

My recollection is that Chevellabration has always begun on either the 1st or 2nd Thursday in June, which in 2013 would be June 6 or June 13. Alan, since you're kind of driving this bus, I think you (maybe with Chuck's blessing )should just pick one of those two dates and call it. Those who can make it, great, those who can't, we apologize, but the sooner you call the date the better I think the chances are of successfully pulling this off.

Simlicity,as to what Les had in his original post under the saving ACES blog. In respect to Les as I use his name I am not speaking for him,just myself from my interpretation of his past post. His idea was a good one,I thought. We should just get together and sit a spell and talk,bringing your Chevelle is only an option,getting together is the cause. Make it simple for this gathering,what may or may not come of it is another subject. From this meeting back at Goodlettesville may form a regional event,I do not know. I realize I am not in the incrowd but I am good with that and my position of where I am I have a driver car,never to be a show car. I have had them in the past and I am to old to care. That is why I got involved with Chevlleabration nine years ago,a show car was not a prerequsite and good people came and freindships were made.With that my view is to keep it simple for now no negatives but positives are needed to make this work. Keep the friendships binding and try to keep this one event simple for now.

I understand the points you guys raise and just trying to jawbone it to get all the feelings and emotions out there before anything develops concretely. As to the date, I am personally flexible.

I manage a large group of disparate people and usually have to build consensus to get anything done. I do that by breaking things down to common denominators and common obstacles. If the graying of our group is part of the problem, then having it during the school year should not be a problem. I've heard heat commonly mentioned as a reason not to attend as well as conflicts with other events. What about if this was like a kick off event for car show season and it was in April? Everyone who has been working on their cars over the winter could get their first showing and informal critique of their peers?

As to blog, I will see what I can do. I'm really thankful to hear that there is a chorus, even if a small one, that is interested.

SSuper Dave emailed me about giving it a name. I agree other than calling it an Outlaw event which seemed to fit at the time. He proposed and I endorse (simply) Chevelle Reunion (CR for short).

When you come up with a final name for the event, why don't you start a "coming - yes or no" poll ?

As much as I would like to come to this reunion Im probably going to schedule myself for the Hotrod Reunion in Bowling Green as my wife wants to go and Ive always wanted to go too but I will watch this post to see what happens .And I am one of those Chuck mentioned holding a hotel room from last CB.

You're never going to get everyone to agree on the dates. You're just not. I mean absolutely no disrespect to Leo, but if having another car show two weeks later is a barrier for him, he's just not that interested in coming.

My opinion is that sticking as closely as possible to the traditional early June dates makes the most sense.

Not to mention the 15 hour drive, how long of a drive is it for you? I have been twice, in 1999 and 2000. I am retired and have limited income to spend on Hotels and gasoline and am/was going to have to reconsider my club memberships in 2013 and my ACES dues were paid til Feb of 2014, so you can kiss my behind. I worked in the heat and humidity for 46 years and it gets way old too fast these days, I don't even go outside in the heat except to mow the lawn with my rider.

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Not to mention the 15 hour drive, how long of a drive is it for you? I have been twice, in 1999 and 2000. I am retired and have limited income to spend on Hotels and gasoline and am/was going to have to reconsider my club memberships in 2013 and my ACES dues were paid til Feb of 2014, so you can kiss my behind. I worked in the heat and humidity for 46 years and it gets way old too fast these days, I don't even go outside in the heat except to mow the lawn with my rider.

As was said above, it's going to be impossible to please everyone. It doesn't mean that you don't want to but that's what leadership is about, making the best decisions. I'll keep floating this thread through the holidays to get as much exposure as possible. Then, I will start a series of polls to fine tune the agenda. Thank you all for your contributions. Please keep adding to it if you have something to say.

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